How long is a Twitter account suspended?

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Have you ever logged into Twitter as usual and received an “account suspended” message? You must be wondering how long your Twitter account is suspended, and what you can do to fix the problem. While the account suspension may shock you, don’t worry. Most account suspensions are temporary, and you can usually fix the problem with a few simple steps, such as identifying or deleting a post that violates the rules. Read on below to learn how long Twitter accounts are usually suspended, and how to get them back quickly.

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Instantly regain account access by identifying.

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Twitter may ask you to identify yourself if they suspect an account has been hacked. This can happen if your account is flagged for spamming, or if Twitter thinks your account was used by a robot instead of a real person. In this case, you will be asked to provide a phone number or confirm your email address when logging in. Follow the instructions for identification. ^{[1] X Research Source}

When you sign in, you’ll see a message saying your account has been suspended for security reasons. Click “Start” to begin the account recovery and verification process. ^{[2] X Research Source}
After entering your phone number, you will receive a verification code via text or call in a few minutes. Enter the code into the app or Twitter page in the account verification window to unlock the account.
You can use Twitter immediately after verifying the information. If not, don’t worry – you can always contact Twitter support for help. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Make changes as required to shorten account suspension time.

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Twitter will temporarily suspend your account if you break the rules. In this case, Twitter requires you to take some action to regain account access. When you sign in to the Twitter website or app, look for the message “We’ve temporarily limited some of your account features.” (We’re temporarily limiting some features in your account.) The notice also states the reason for your account suspension and recovery instructions. Click “Start” on the message and follow the instructions. For example, you need: ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Provide a phone number or verify an email address.
Deleting or editing posts that violate the rules causes Twitter to suspend your account.
In some cases, you may have to wait a while until your account is restored.

The read-only limit lasts from 12 hours to 7 days.

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Twitter uses read-only mode to pause user activity. For example, this is what happens when you get into a heated argument with another user and things get out of hand. In this case, you are still allowed to log in and surf Twitter, but you cannot post, reply to, or like any content until the read-only restriction ends. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

If Twitter only lets you read, there’s nothing you can do but wait. However, you can always contact Twitter support for questions or to submit an early removal request: https://help.twitter.com/en/forms.
Users who experience this situation report that the suspension usually lasts about 48 hours. However, the length of suspension will vary depending on the reason for the suspension.

Twitter permanently suspends your account for serious violations.

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This is what happens when you repeatedly break the rules. Your account can still be permanently suspended immediately the first time you break certain rules – for example, when you post threatening or illegal content. ^{[6] X Research Source} In this case, you can only get your account back if you prove that Twitter’s moderation team made a mistake. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Once suspended, you will receive a notification with the reason for the suspension the next time you log in to Twitter. ^{[8] X Research Sources}
Other users also see a message saying your account is suspended when they want to see your posts.

File an appeal if you think the suspension was unreasonable.

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You can convince Twitter to support the suspension. To appeal the suspension, you need to log in with the suspended account’s username and password. You will see the option to contact the support team and appeal their decision. Otherwise, you can also visit the Twitter contact page and file a complaint using this form: https://help.twitter.com/forms/general?subtopic=suspended.

Describe the problem in as much detail as possible, and explain why you think the suspension was in error.
All complaints are reviewed by Twitter support staff, so you should get a response in a few days or weeks. ^{[9] X Research Source} Please be patient – wait times may be longer if staff is too busy.
You’ll need to provide your name and email address so Twitter support can contact them regarding their decision. You can also provide a phone number if you wish, but this is optional.

See Twitter’s rules page to avoid suspension.

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Some regulations are detailed. If you’re not sure what’s allowed on Twitter, check out the list of rules here: https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-ppicies/twitter-rules. Pay close attention to Twitter’s policy and community guidelines to keep your account from being locked or even permanently suspended in the future. For example, in addition to specific rules (such as not posting threatening, illegal, or abusive content), Twitter also requires: ^{[10] X Research Sources}

Do not disclose other people’s private information without permission.
Use your real identity; Do not spoof your identity to deceive other users.
Avoid posting false information or content that has been manipulated to be misleading.
Respect the intellectual property of others. Do not repost copyrighted or branded content without permission.

Advice

As of January 2022, Twitter support has reported delays in responding to account suspension complaints. ^{[11] X Research Sources} If your account must be reviewed by a support team member, you may need to wait a few weeks or even a month or more to see if your account is recoverable.

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